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When Angels Fall (1959)

  • 21 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.8/10 (1376 votes)

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Plot

The echo of a church bell resonates through the morning air. An elderly woman halts her stride to share her daily bread with cooing pigeons, before she resumes her journey to the depths of a bustling public building. Her job, a humble custodian of a men's lavatory, is her stage, where she observes the unfolding human drama – tales of sickness, secret meetings, and the monotonous ebb and flow of life. Her rewards, mere tokens of appreciation, only acknowledge her presence. Her sanctuary, surrounded by the constant patter of footsteps overhead, becomes a portal to her vibrant past, when her beauty was a beacon that attracted a company of soldiers to her serene valley. As the day unfolds, she weaves together fragments of her past, a vivid tapestry of fervent passion, tender maternal affection, bitter rejection, and heart-wrenching tragedy. Could this ordinary day, filled with slices of her past and the poignant reminder of the fruit of her womb, hold more surprises for her? The movie, When Angels Fall (1959), is a symphony of life's highs and lows, painting a profound portrait of a woman's resilience and the indomitable spirit of human endurance.

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When Angels Fall is a drama movie featuring Roman Polanski.

When Angels Fall is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.